NEW ORLEANS, La. -- New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan has successfully appealed his $50,000 fine after he was accused of faking an injury against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Dec. 5.
In a text to ESPN, Jordan questioned why it took so long for the NFL to make a decision. His appeal was not heard until late December and the conclusion took several weeks after that.
Jordan also questioned the process, suggesting that the interviews and research into the situation take place before the fine is announced.
"Why isn't the NFL "committee" or whomever wrote this memo about fining defensive players for being hurt 'delaying the game' have a team that looks into each situation, I.